First Nation leaders say they are appalled by what they perceive as a lack of action from the Prince Albert police and the city in the wake of the homicide of a toddler. 13-month-old Tanner Brass was allegedly murdered by his father after police arrested his mother...
The Ministry of Highways is looking for La Ronge, Air Ronge and Lac La Ronge Indian Band residents’ feedback on improvements to highway 2 and highway 102. The major roadway connects the three communities. Many residents walk and bike on the shoulder of the...
First Nations people wishing to no longer have their ethnicity displayed on their health card can now have it removed. The province dropped the “R” for “Registered Indian” on health cards March 1, stating this information is not required to obtain health care. “Making...
First Nations leaders are demanding the immediate firing of three officers and the Chief of the Prince Albert Police over what they said is the preventable death of an infant. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Prince Albert Grand Council, and...
The Buffalo River Dene Nation selected a new chief and mostly new councillors when they hit the polls Friday. Norma Catarat is now in the top leading spot. Surrounding her at the council table will be Colin Catarat, Dallas Billette, Merle Catarat, Terrance Byhette and...
A man from Grandmother’s Bay took home the King Trapper crown from the Prince Albert Winter Festival event this past weekend. Norman McKenzie won gold, finishing beside his brother Gerald who got third and Richard Charles from Stanley Mission who took the silver....
The Executive Director of Prairie Harm Reduction in Saskatoon has taken a new role with the Metis-Nation Saskatchewan. Jason Mercredi, who has worked as Prairie Harm Reduction’s executive director since its inception, will now be serving as the MN-S’s...
By: By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Kendal Netmaker has a message to share. If he can overcome numerous obstacles while growing up to eventually become a successful entrepreneur, so can others. Netmaker, a member of Sweetgrass...
